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COURT ROUND-UP: 51 offenders from Northampton, Daventry, Upton, Moulton, Long Buckby, Flore, Overstone, Hartwell
Local magistrates handed down jail terms, fines and driving bans in these cases…
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Plans submitted to build 33-bed university student accommodation next door to Northampton primary school
Plans have been submitted to demolish an office building next door to a primary school in Northampton and replace it with a four-storey student accommodation block containing 33 rooms.
Plans in the pipeline to build 105 homes as extension to quiet Northamptonshire village
Plans are in the pipeline to build 105 homes as an extension to a quiet Northamptonshire village.
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Northampton taxi driver banned after driving without due care and attention TWICE
Magistrates banned a Northampton taxi driver and landed him with a huge court bill after he admitted driving without due care and attention TWICE in the town.
'It's a living nightmare': Resident raises safety concerns, parking pressures and overflowing rubbish since six-bed HMO created in quiet street in Daventry
A concerned Daventry resident says safety fears, parking pressures and overflowing rubbish have arisen in a quiet neighbourhood after a six-bed HMO was created next door to his family home.
Child sex offender from Northampton caught by undercover police officer he thought was a 13-year-old boy
A 45-year-old man has been found guilty of child sex offences as well as perverting the course of justice, Northamptonshire Police have confirmed.
We Mean Business: ‘So many good businesses are found too late to survive in Northampton’
The founder of a venture at the heart of Northampton town centre has shared the poignant message that “so many good businesses are found too late to survive” in this town.
From St Peter’s Way to Great Billing Way: Road closures planned across Northampton
Drivers in Northampton are being warned to prepare for a series of road closures this month, with works ranging from carriageway repairs to telecoms upgrades and the construction of a new roundabout.
New M&S Foodhall in Northampton applies for alcohol licence ahead of opening
Plans for a new Marks & Spencer Foodhall at a Northampton retail park have moved a step closer after the retailer applied for a licence to sell alcohol.
Major new health club near Northampton, 128 homes and upgrades among latest planning applications
Plans for a major new health and fitness club near Northampton, air source heat pumps at a listed building in Weston Favell and a new fibre telecoms installation in the town centre are among the latest planning applications submitted to West Northamptonshire Council.
Michael Thompson: Friend says alleged murder victim was ‘happiest’ she has ever seen her with new partner
A friend of the alleged murder victim says the 43-year-old was the “happiest” she has ever seen her with her new partner, the court heard on Wednesday, June 3.
Fire crews deal with collision on M1 between Northampton and Milton Keynes involving heavy goods vehicles
Four fire crews tackled a collision on the M1 between Northampton and Milton Keynes between two heavy goods vehicles this morning (Thursday).
Michael Thompson: First paramedic to arrive at alleged murder scene saw no signs CPR had been carried out
The court heard that the first paramedic to arrive at the alleged murder scene saw no signs that CPR had been carried out by the defendant on Kimberley Thompson.
West Northamptonshire Council relaunches search for chief executive with £200k salary
West Northamptonshire Council has relaunched its search for a permanent chief executive months after an earlier recruitment campaign failed to identify a suitable candidate.
Brackley’s Mercedes roll out fully-electric truck in Formula 1 sustainability milestone
Mercedes have become the first Formula 1 team to commit to using a fully-electric truck to transport a race trailer for every European race.
Residents' concerns lead to reduced alcohol sales hours for Northampton convenience store
A Northampton convenience store on a residential street has been granted a new alcohol licence for reduced hours, following feedback from neighbours.
Councillors demand answers over West Northamptonshire project overspends and £14m in contract waivers
Members of the authority’s audit committee have called for increased oversight on West Northamptonshire Council’s (WNC) financial management of large capital projects and contract procurements .
'Incredibly frustrating': Calls for council to sit down with Network Rail and finally reopen Northants village bridge closed for two years
Calls have once again been made for West Northants Council (WNC) to sit down with Network Rail and finally reopen a village bridge closed for two years.
Hospice volunteers donate more than 33,500 hours to support patients and families
A hospice serving communities across south Northamptonshire has paid tribute to its volunteers after they donated more than 33,500 hours of their time over the past year.
Billing Aquadrome sees surge in demand as holidaymakers book summer stays earlier
A Northampton holiday park has reported a significant increase in demand for camping and touring holidays, with some peak dates selling out weeks in advance.